Question

Which of the following statements is true about contraceptives?

• A. they are an essential supplement for the maintenance of reproductive health
• B. they help in achieving a good sexual drive
• C. these are methods to delay pregnancy, prevent or space out pregnancy
• D. all the known contraception methods prevent STDs

Answer 1

The correct option is C these are methods to delay pregnancy, prevent or space out pregnancy

Contraceptives are methods that nullify the chance of pregnancy. Married couples adopting the contraceptives methods can use it to delay pregnancy and can have a proper age gap between the birth of children. They provide an option for the couple to plan their family better.

Reproductive health is a state of well-being not merely absence of diseases but also a condition of Physical, Emotional, Behavioral, and Social well being of an individual. Contraceptives are essential in maintaining reproductive health, but they are neither supplements nor are they involved in improving sexual drive.

Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are generally acquired when a couple has unprotected intercourse. During the act of intercourse, there is a possible chance of transferring bacteria, viruses or parasites via blood, semen or any other bodily fluids. Among all contraceptive methods, condoms and diaphragms provide some benefits of not getting any bodily fluid to come in contact with the other person. However, not all contraceptives help in preventing the transmission of STDs.